The Broken Foster Care System: Naomi Riley on Protecting Vulnerable Children

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby is joined by child welfare expert and author Naomi Schaefer Riley to expose the harsh realities of America’s foster care system. They discuss why so many foster families quit within the first year, the heartbreaking cycle of child maltreatment and reunification, and why fear of "the system" stops women from choosing adoption. Naomi breaks down common myths, highlights the real dangers children face—especially those under the age of three—and sheds light on how faith communities are stepping up to transform the foster care landscape. A must-listen for anyone who values life and wants to better understand how we can truly protect vulnerable children.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!In this deeply moving episode, Abby sits down with Camille Rebimbas, author of Cherished, to share the extraordinary and heartbreaking story of her sister Tara. After years of struggling with deep emotional pain, cutting, rejection, and even satanism, Tara experienced a radical and undeniable conversion to Christ—only to be tragically murdered just ten days before her 20th birthday.Camille opens up about Tara’s spiritual battle, the signs of redemption, and why her family believes Tara died a martyr for her faith. She also shares the raw reality of grief, the difficulty of forgiveness, and how God continues to write Tara’s legacy from beyond the grave.If you’ve ever wrestled with spiritual warfare, mental health, or the mystery of God's timing, this conversation will leave you shaken, inspired, and reminded that no one is beyond the reach of grace.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby is joined by makeup artist and entrepreneur Kara Sánchez, who opens up about her difficult upbringing in a single-parent household with a mother suffering from borderline personality disorder. Kara shares the trauma she faced as a child and how, through strength and faith, she refused to let her past define her future. This powerful conversation explores resilience, identity, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby is joined by author and speaker Robin Gerblick, who bravely shares her story of undergoing two abortions and her powerful journey toward healing and receiving God’s grace. Together, they discuss the deep emotional and spiritual harm abortion causes women and expose the industry’s deceptive efforts to normalize it. This honest conversation sheds light on the pain behind the choice—and the redemption found in Christ.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby sits down with social media influencer Kelli Ingram—a wife, mom, and now pregnant with her ninth child—for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation. Together, they unpack what it truly means to live as a pro-life family in today’s culture. From adoption to the dehumanization of children, Abby and Kelli confront the rise of anti-child sentiment in our society and celebrate the beauty and blessing of large families. This episode is a powerful reminder that children are not burdens—they are blessings.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby sits down with Rachel Chihak, a mother of four whose life was turned upside down after being misdiagnosed with a UTI and prescribed ciprofloxacin—a powerful antibiotic with a severe black box warning. Rachel shares how the drug’s devastating side effects left her disabled and changed the course of her life. In this heartfelt interview, she opens up about clinging to God and His Word through the darkest moments and encourages others to ask questions, advocate for their health, and never lose hope.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!“There are things happening beneath the surface that are probably far different than the way that they may appear on the surface.”Abby sits down with former U.S. Lieutenant Colonel Brad Miller to explore the current state of government, shifting cultural tides, and what lies ahead for America. From the Trump administration and Elon Musk to COVID controversies and government overreach, they dive into the forces shaping public perception. Brad warns of a growing potential of war—and how Americans may be fed a narrative to accept it. He shares why loving your country doesn’t mean blindly trusting the government, and how patriotism itself can be weaponized.This thought-provoking conversation challenges us to stay alert, seek truth, and hold fast to convictions in an age of deception.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby is joined by guest Suzanne Guy, who shares the powerful story of her pregnancy and the intense pressure she faced from medical professionals to abort her daughter after a diagnosis of a chromosomal abnormality deemed “incompatible with life.” Suzanne describes the struggle to find doctors who valued her unborn child’s life and the harsh reality many parents face in similar situations. Together, she and Abby expose the tragic impact of a medical system that often fails to see the unborn as patients deserving care, dignity, and protection.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!Abby is joined by actor and author Kirk Cameron to talk about his latest project for kids, Iggy and Mr. Kirk. In this inspiring conversation, Kirk shares his heart for reaching the next generation and why now is the time to raise bold, faith-filled children. Instead of lamenting today’s culture, this episode encourages us to see the opportunity to raise up future soldiers for Christ—because kids are the seeds of tomorrow.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter

Sponsor: Timothy Plan aligns your biblical values with your financial stewardship in a way that honors God. Click here to learn more!In one of the most raw and powerful episodes of Politely Rude, Abby Johnson sits down with former Pussycat Doll Kaya Jones for an unfiltered, emotional, and courageous conversation. Kaya shares her harrowing journey through the music industry to enduring homelessness, abuse, abortion, and chaos at the height of her fame. She opens up about the cost of stardom, the lies women are told, and the pressure to stay silent and submissive in an industry driven by image and control.But Kaya’s story doesn’t end in despair. With vulnerability and boldness, she recounts how God met her at rock bottom and began the process of healing deep wounds—spiritually, emotionally, and generationally. This isn’t just a testimony; it’s a wake-up call for the church, the pro-life movement, and anyone willing to listen. From abortion trauma to spiritual awakening, this episode challenges assumptions and calls for more compassion, truth, and healing in the fight for life.FOLLOW ABBY ON SOCIAL MEDIA- Instagram- Facebook- Twitter